{"product_id":"glass-shrimp","title":"Glass Shrimp","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 42);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGlass Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fascinating and affordable addition to marine aquariums, named for its remarkably translucent body that allows you to see much of its internal structure. Their subtle appearance and active scavenging behaviour make them interesting inhabitants for suitable marine systems.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlass Shrimp are opportunistic feeders and will spend much of their time exploring rockwork, substrate and aquarium surfaces in search of food. They can help consume leftover food and organic material, although they should not be relied upon as a primary clean-up crew animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the common name \u003cstrong\u003eGlass Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e can refer to several species, exact size, temperament and reef compatibility can vary between specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePalaemonidae\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.024–1.026 SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Algae, biofilm, leftover foods and small meaty foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40L+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rockwork and substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable with appropriately sized, peaceful tank mates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Glass Shrimp reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can be suitable for reef aquariums, but compatibility depends on the exact species. Some Glass Shrimp sold under this common name can be opportunistic feeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are they called Glass Shrimp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir bodies are highly translucent, giving them a distinctive glass-like appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Glass Shrimp good cleaners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are useful scavengers and can consume leftover food and organic material, but they should not replace a properly balanced clean-up crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan fish eat Glass Shrimp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Their small size makes them potential prey for larger predatory or opportunistic fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAssuming every Glass Shrimp is the same species\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe common name is used for multiple shrimp species, so appearance and behaviour can vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeeping them with large predators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall shrimp can become an easy meal for larger fish and invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverfeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause they scavenge leftover food, excessive feeding can quickly contribute to poor water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExpecting them to clean the entire aquarium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlass Shrimp are scavengers, not a replacement for filtration and proper aquarium maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49286664061067,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/b6c420d6-b751-4afc-bcee-5f1544022332.png?v=1788232528","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/glass-shrimp","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}